Senior Paralegal - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of litigation matters, including gathering facts, reviewing pleadings, discovery responses, and legal correspondence
• Support loan-level legal issues involving origination, servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, consumer complaints, and regulatory inquiries
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to state and federal laws, regulations, and industry requirements
• Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, policies, and internal memoranda
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy, case status updates, discovery, and document production
• Review and analyze legal claims, demand letters, subpoenas, and other legal requests
• Provide practical legal guidance to business leaders and internal departments on legal and compliance matters
• Assist in responding to regulatory examinations, audits, investigations, and consumer complaints
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain accurate records and reporting related to litigation and legal matters

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• Experience supporting litigation, legal research, and legal document drafting preferred
• Familiarity with mortgage banking, consumer finance, servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or financial services laws is a plus
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal clients, business leaders, and outside counsel
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering practical business-focused legal solutions